Electric vehicles (EVs) have been making significant inroads in various sectors, and one area where their potential is increasingly evident is airside operations at airports, where the benefits of using such vehicles are becoming increasingly clear. This article will examine the impact of electric vehicles on airport ground transportation, the benefits they offer, and the challenges they face. Airport activities that fall under the category of “airside operations” include maintenance, passenger transportation, luggage handling, and aircraft movement. These operations have typically depended si ..read more

Starting with elementary school band, and evolving through choir, theater, and high school band, my passion for music has developed with me my entire life. I grew up playing video games, and I always remember being so drawn to the soundtracks of games, often forgoing the game to instead become enveloped in the sound. Whether it was the various 8-bit melodies of Nintendo games, or the composed arrangements found in some PC RPG games, I loved it. This drew me to band when I was in elementary school where I auditioned for the clarinet. It took me multiple years to find my niche, but when I decide ..read more

Written by Jose Huerta Internships & apprenticeships can play a crucial role in shaping the career of an individual. Not only are they vital in developing our skills as effective workers, but they also help us develop people skills and build important relationships that could prove vital in the future. I believe they help you learn about yourself and what exactly you want your career path and goals to look like. The way I see it, I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for the opportunities that were given to me through these programs. My experience with intern/apprenticeships began in ..read more

Written by Morgan Heacox For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been a huge Disney fan. It mesmerizes me the way they are able to create real magic with the use of cutting edge technology. Disney has always been ahead of the game when it comes to using new applications of electrical engineering and lighting, which in turn  become the new normal. It gradually changed from being something I loved as a child to a my ultimate dream job. Everything in my life helps me get closer to achieving that goal by gaining knowledge through the experiences I have. I’ve learned the most by trial and e ..read more

As the 2021 AGC PINNACLE & Safety Award Winning project in the Sustainability & Sensitivity to Environment, History, and/or Culture Renovation category, PK Electrical would like to highlight Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in our hometown of Reno, Nevada.  Having served on the design team as electrical engineering consultant providing the power and lighting controls systems design for the renovated facility, this project holds a special place in our hearts. With its first church service taking place in 1870, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral serves as a historic staple in Reno.  Origin ..read more

Written by Linda Schulte Photovoltaic (PV) energy, also referred to as solar energy, is a clean, renewable source of power which converts sunlight into thermal or electrical energy.  The electrical energy produced through PV sources is then converted into electricity. There are three major types of solar energy:  passive, active, and thermal solar. Passive solar energy systems are built directly into a building’s blueprints (walls, windows, skylights) to improve heating and lighting efficiency. Active solar energy systems use a mechanism to collect and convert energy into a usable fo ..read more

What is there to lighting?  Picture it.  You walk into a room and can’t see, so you flip on a switch, right?  Or you walk into a public space like your office, or a store and the lights are just on.  You can see just fine so you think nothing of it and go about your business.   However, you certainly notice when there’s no light.  You might even notice when there’s too much and it hurts your eyes.  My intention is to help illuminate you, pun intended, on just how sophisticated lighting and lighting design can be.   My name is Reid Poling, and I am a lig ..read more

Each year the Nevada Women’s Fund hosts an event to recognize extraordinary women in the northern Nevada community.  The mission of the Nevada Women’s fund is to remain, “dedicated to strengthening our community by empowering women to improve their lives and those of their families”.  The organization is governed by a Board of Directors including community leaders who believe in this mission.  PK Electrical’s founder, president, and CEO Karen Purcell serves as Treasurer on the fund’s board.  The Nevada Women’s Fund works in two major areas: Educational Scholarships and Comm ..read more

Founded in 1996 by Karen Purcell, P.E., PK Electrical has grown from a small local business to a nationally recognized electrical engineering firm. This would not have been possible without our thoughtful leadership and innovative designs. The firm has had the privilege of continuing to work with the clients that it began working with 25 years ago, adding clients throughout the years. PK Electrical Throughout the Years The firm started out strong and has only gotten better through exceptional leadership and thoughtful hiring.  Founded by female powerhouse Karen Purcell, PK Electrical deri ..read more

Washoe County School District is building a new high school on the former Wildcreek Golf Course. Procter Hug High School is WCSD’s first new high school designed and built since 2003. Currently, under construction, the school will have three stories and span 295,000 sq ft inclusive of a 435-seat performing arts center, three gymnasiums, labs for art and music, and more than 80 classrooms consisting of 40 general learning rooms, 15 shared group rooms, 17 specialized labs, 11 science labs, a student commons, and a JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) room. The state-of-the-art design ..read more